WORKSHOP FAQS
From April 2024, we are discontinuing our Sip & Sew embroidery workshops. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to email us at contact@madebymestudio.co or send us a message via Instagram.
WHY ARE YOU NO LONGER TAKING WORKSHOP BOOKINGS?
From April 2024 onwards, we have restructured our small business which includes the discontinuation of our embroidery workshops. We are saddened by this decision and hope to be able to offer Sip & Sew workshops again in the future!
WHAT ITEMS DO WE SEW ON?
You have the option to choose from: Plain calico fabric on a hoop or tote bag (38cm (H) x 38cm (W) x 8cm (D)).
Each participant is given a bag/fabric to embroider on. Tote bags come in natural white colour.
Once your booking request has been confirmed, we will ask you to provide us with each participant's choice.
HOW DO WE CHOOSE OUR DESIGNS?
After we have confirmed your booking request, we will:
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Email a list of our design templates for you and/or participants to choose from.
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Ask you for the design choices and item preferences for each participant (i.e. a tote bag or wooden hoop with fabric).
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Trace the design templates onto your bags or fabric prior to your workshop to ensure you have more time dedicated to sewing.
If you wish to submit your own design/illustration, we kindly ask that you send us your design/illustration no later than 1 week before your booked workshop date. We will assess the difficulty and time required and will consult with you on other options if it cannot be done within the workshop timeframe.
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Please note: Most of our designs will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete, so to get the most out of your workshop, we recommend commencing immediately. For example, if your event is held at a venue which serves food, we recommend booking us after you have finished your meals.
WHERE ARE THE WORKSHOPS HELD AT?
We are a mobile service - this means, we come to your location! Your venue can be at a restaurant, a function room, a park or your house. We've found that workshops held at home provides the best experience! We service Brisbane and surrounding areas (travel fees may apply).
WHAT DOES MY VENUE NEED TO HAVE?
Please provide the following:
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A table with enough space for all participants to work on (restaurant tables are a good example!) and chairs
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Indoor venue preferred (or shaded area with sufficient lighting)
We will provide all the embroidery materials required to complete the workshop.
DO YOU PROVIDE FOOD AND/OR DRINKS?
Although we do not offer food or drinks, please feel free to BYO drinks and nibbles (please ensure your venue allows BYO if you are to do so). We can provide drinking wine glasses upon request.
CAN I SEW MY OWN DESIGN?
If you have a design you would like to sew, please email us a photo (at least 5 days before the workshop) and we will try what we can to make it work! If it isn't possible, for example, the design would take longer than the 3 hours, we will suggest an alternative or you may book our half day class which runs for 6 hours.
HOW DO YOU TAKE PAYMENTS?
We take payments through direct money deposit/bank transfer.
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Please note: Your invoice will be sent to you after we have confirmed your booking and a full payment will be required to secure your booking.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELATION AND REFUND POLICY?
Please contact us at contact@madebymestudio.co for cancelations. You may cancel your booking up to 48 hours before the workshop and request a full refund. If a cancellation is made within 48 hours of your booking, you will receive a store credit to reschedule at a later date. Credit must be used within 90 days.
WHAT IS YOUR POLICY AROUND COVID-19?
At MBMS, we will always prioritise your health and safety first, which means we will abide by any restriction guidelines provided by the Queensland government. If, in the unfortunate case your workshop is impacted by COVID-19 restrictions (for instance, a lockdown occurs), we will contact you as soon as possible to reschedule your booking to another suitable date.
We kindly ask of participants who are unwell and still choose to attend our workshop, to wear a mask.
WHAT IS THE AGE POLICY?
We recommend our workshops to anyone over the age of 13. Embroidery involves working with needles and so we kindly ask for full adult supervision for any participants underage.
DO YOU HAVE SHORTER WORKSHOP SESSIONS?
Embroidery is a slow art form and in general, requires a few hours to complete a simple piece. We have curated many fun and beautiful designs that require approximately 3 hours to complete (even for beginners). Of course, if you're an expert, you may finish sooner than the allowed time!
WHAT IF WE RUN OVERTIME?
Don't worry, we understand that sometimes things can take a little longer than anticipated. Our instructor will stay onsite until everyone has completed their projects.
If the instructor is required to end the workshop on time (e.g. due to back-to-back workshops), they will inform you beforehand. In this scenario, participants who do not have time to complete their artwork may purchase an embroidery kit for $15 to take home. Our embroidery kits include: 1 x wooden embroidery hoop, 1x sewing needle, 1 x needle threader, 1 x pair of scissors, 1 x heat erasable pen and corresponding threads to complete your design.
WHAT ARE YOUR TRADING HOURS?
We take bookings between 9am - 6pm, Saturday & Sunday. Please submit an enquiry or booking request to find out about our availabilities.